South Atlanta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.

Georgia Aquarium
Truist Park

Truist Park

Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Truist Park
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Six Flags Over Georgia which includes signage and rides

Six Flags Over Georgia

Enjoy roller coasters, water slides, go-karts and more at this family-friendly theme park located just outside of Austin, Georgia.

Six Flags Over Georgia
Emory University

Emory University

Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.

Emory University
State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena

The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.

State Farm Arena

Activities

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

AU$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

AU$105
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience

Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience

AU$58
per adult
Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
All Day VIP Pass

All Day VIP Pass

AU$38
per adult
All Day VIP Pass
Exterior of the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta

AU$60
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
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Our pick of the best South Atlanta Hotel Deals

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$232 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$232
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,471 reviews)
"This hotel was Excellent and so was the services. The staff were very professional and friendly.The location was 2-5 minutes walk to the train station and also close to restaurants. The Atlanta Aquarium, Coca-Cola Company and the Centennial Park was all with in walking distance. Had a great experience. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$239
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,811 reviews)
"Phenomenal"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

4 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$178 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$178
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (405 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$168 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$168
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (4,687 reviews)
"It was pretty nice, it’s a little bit loud outside but pretty nice inside and safe on the outside"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$172 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$172
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,008 reviews)
Great hotel
"Stay was great bed was comfy the hotel is really nice My favorite part is the night light that comes on near your feet if you need to get up for any reason in the middle of the night ! Such a cool feature"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$244 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$244
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,324 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The aesthetic as we pulled up was lovely! We could access the Marta and mall without exiting hte hotel - we took a short skybridge walk. We would DEFINITELY stay here again in the future. The beds were comfy, nice bathroom set up etc."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Other neighbourhoods around South Atlanta

Atlanta showing a house and street scenes

South Downtown

While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.

South Downtown
CNN Center featuring signage and interior views

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District

The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Tabernacle or SkyView Atlanta might round out your trip.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
World of Coca Cola featuring skyline, autumn colours and a high-rise building

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

Downtown Atlanta
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Peachtree Center

While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.

Peachtree Center
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Luckie-Marietta District

If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights are top sights worth seeing.

Luckie-Marietta District
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Old Fourth Ward

If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Old Fourth Ward

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